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Lead Staff Counselors
Walker Casler
Hi everyone! My name is Walker Casler and this will be my 6th year on staff! I am from Sheridan, Indiana and just graduated from Gallaudet University. After camp my interpreting career is ready, set, go! I enjoy everything sports related and love to make others laugh. I can't wait to see all the new and returning campers!
Ainsley Houlihan
Hello everyone!!! For those of you who may not know me, my name is Ainsley Houlihan, and this is going to be my 4th year on staff, but my 12th year at camp! I’m from Wisconsin but I am going to be a Senior at the University of Minnesota. I love animals and plants, but I also love watching tv and movies and I am always open to geeking out over a new show or film. I am so ready for a great year at camp, and I can’t wait to see you all!
CIT Lead Counselors
Claire Vivanco
Hello!! My name is Claire Vivanco. This will be my 4th year on staff, and I am from New Castle, Indiana. Some of my favorite things include cooking, pickleball, sharks, and KODA Camp of course! I’m so excited hang out with all of the new and returning campers! Camp is going to be SO fun this summer, I can’t wait!
Caden Houlihan
Hello! My name is Caden Houlihan and this will be my third year on staff. I am from Brookfield, Wisconsin and I am a sophomore at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. I thoroughly enjoy going on bike rides, and learning new things! I am looking forward to another successful year at camp!
Counselors
Oliver Cucinotta
Hello! My name is Oliver Cucinotta, this is my third year on staff and 12th year at camp. I am from Columbus, Wisconsin and go to school at University of Wisconsin Stevens Point as a junior in the fall. I love listening to music, playing video games and watching sports! I’m looking forward to seeing returning faces and meeting new ones!
Bryant Wanniger
Hi, my name is Bryant Wanninger. This year will be my eighth year at camp, second year as a staff member. I am from Janesville, Wisconsin. This fall I’ll be a junior at Urock university studying Business. I love playing and talking about basketball. During my free time I enjoy hanging out with my friends. My favorite things to do are go fishing, play softball, and listen to country music. I’m excited to see everyone again and meet all the new KODAS that are coming to camp this year!
Mia Bannon
Howdy y’all! My name is Mia Bannon and this will be my 3rd year on staff and my 7th summer at camp! I am from Austin, Texas and I am a sophomore in college at Texas State University! I love being outside and in the sun! I also enjoy playing card games, hanging out with my friends, and overall having fun! I am so stoked for this summer and hope y’all are too!
Delaney Shaw
Hi everyone! My name is Delaney and this is my 6th year at KODA Camp and 3rd year on staff. I’m from Michigan and currently working as a preschool teacher. I love talking about whale sharks, the northern lights, and movies/music. So excited to see everyone again and can’t wait to have a great summer!
Carl Vivanco
Hi, my name is Carl Vivanco. This will be my 5th summer at camp, my 1st year on staff. I’m from New Castle, IN. Some of my favorite things include lifting weights, team building activities, and learning. I’m excited for my first year on staff and all the people I will get to meet at camp this year!
Caleb Cancienne
Hey! My name is Caleb Cancienne and this summer will be my 6th year at camp, and my second on staff! I'm from Gray Summit, Missouri. I love spending my downtime listening to all kinds of music, weightlifting and playing the occasional trombone. And I could talk somebody's ear off about all things bird related! I cannot wait to see all the new, old, and returning KODA's again this summer; I'm so excited to see you all!
Anneliese Wanninger
Hello! My name is Anneliese Wanninger and this is my first year on staff, but my 8th year at camp. I'm from Janesville, WI and I will be a sophomore at University of Minnesota Duluth in the fall. In my free time I enjoy spending time with my dogs and friends. I’m always enthusiastic to learn new things and meet new people. I am looking forward to an exciting summer! I can’t wait to meet all of you!
Lilly Walker-Grote
Hello! My name is Lilly Walker-Grote and this will be my 6th year at camp and my first year on staff. I’m from Brookfield Wisconsin and I will be a sophomore at Indiana University this fall. I love music, playing volleyball and making new friends. I’m super excited to be back at camp this summer and to meet you all!
Counselors in Training (CITs)
Peyton Shaw
Hi everyone! for those who don’t know me my name is Peyton. This is my 4th year at camp and my 1st year on staff! I live in Michigan just outside of Flint and I will be a senior this fall! I love sports including Football, Basketball, Golf, and more. I’m a huge fan of the Detroit Lions and Detroit Pistons. Come up and say hi as I would love to get to know everyone! Can’t wait to see you all!
Brady Cartledge
Hello to everyone! My name is Brady Cartledge, and this will be my 4th year at camp, but my first year on staff! I live in Sioux Falls, SD and I will be going into my senior year! I play football and throw in track! I love all sorts of movies, tv shows, and I am a huge fan of the NFL and the Dallas Cowboys. I also absolutely love listening to all types of music! Very excited to see and meet all of you, and I can’t wait for another awesome year of camp!
Leilani Orozco
Hello:) my name is Leilani Orozco and this will be my 4th year at camp but my 1st year on staff, I'm from Chicago Illinois and I will be a senior this fall! I love cosmetology and fashion. I am very excited to also share my love for camp and meet everyone and create new memories at camp!
Rianna Sullivan
Hi everyone! My name is Rianna, this is my first year on staff as a CIT and my fourth year at KODA camp, and I am from Plainfield Illinois! In my free time, I'm usually reading, or listening to music, but I am also a big fan of movies, so any recommendations are appreciated. Something I also like to do is play sports like tennis and badminton. I will be a senior in the fall, and I'm really looking forward to meeting all the campers this year!
Kaden Wheeler
Hi everyone! My name is Kaden Wheeler and this will be my 10th year at camp but my first ever as a staff member. I am from Milwaukee, Wisconsin and in my free time it's very often you’ll find me listening to music, watching movies, drawing, playing video games, enjoying the outdoors, or doing some kind of sport. I can’t express my excitement to be able to talk about similar interests with campers and to meet new KODAS this summer!
Anna Meadows
Hello everyone! My name is Anna Meadows and this will be my first year on staff, but 5th year at camp! I’m from Southern Maryland and I will be a senior this fall! I’ve been a Girl Scout for 12 years so I love being outside and tent camping. I like to find new music to listen to and making playlists. I could talk forever about all things nature and I love to swim in the ocean too! I can’t wait to make new memories this summer with everyone and meet new people!
Year Round staff
Riley Houlihan, Staff Administrator
Introducing our Staff Administrator, Riley Houlihan! As someone who has been attending and involved in KODA Camp Midwest since 2009, I am extremely grateful to be a part of strengthening the organization. KODA Camp Counselors are essential to creating the magic of camp, from fun activities to keeping campers safe and feeling included. I am excited to continue my role from last year working alongside the director and lead staff members to make Camp Staff a tight-knit team where CODAs can build their leadership and teamwork skills. I hope to help counselors have a rewarding summer working with their peers while creating a memorable experience.
Maris Dishno, Business Manager
Introducing our Business Manager, Maris Dishno! Maris works full time at UW Parkside as the Director of Donor and Alumni Engagement and part time manages the business side of KODA Camp. She holds a Masters degree in Public Service Nonprofit Administration from Marquette University and a bachelor's degree in Political Science from University of Wisconsin Stevens Point. Maris has been passionate about helping KODA Camp for years. Previously, she was a board member for KODA Camp and you can catch her taking photos for camp, managing the financial side of camp and helping with project management.
Karen Dishno Voss, Executive Director
Karen Voss is an extremely dedicated director and mother. She has five daughters (all who have attended KODA camp) and is devoted to continually improving KODA camp to be the best of its program.
As a director, Karen supervises the staff, ensures that the camp runs smoothly, communicates with the parents, takes pictures to document the amazing time that campers have, works and coordinates with the campsite staff, and maintain financial information.
In Karen’s spare time she likes to garden, interpret, and research her family’s genealogy. She is deaf and from a deaf family herself.
An interesting fact about Karen is that she has created a family generational book reaching 15 generations back.
